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Why Are Your Clothes So Cheap?

Authored by KIMBERLY MUNSON

English

7th Grade

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Why Are Your Clothes So Cheap?
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which statement BEST describes the section "Who Makes Your Clothes?"

The section provides more details about Kalpona's job at the factory.

The secton explains that there are many people with hobs like the one Kalpona had.

The section compares Kalpona's expreience with the experience of another garment worker.

The section explains the fire at Kalpona's factory.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

In the section "First Day", why might the author have included the detail about the scissors?

to show that Kalpona's boss did not treat her well.

to suggest that Kalpona had a more difficult job than most of the other garment workers.

to make it clear how hard the job was for Kalpona.

both A and C.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

On page 8, the authors write that “the human cost of our cheap clothes is heartbreakingly high.” What do they mean?

It takes a large number of workers to create all of our cheap clothing.

Many people suffer making our cheap clothes

It’s sad that some people cannot afford clothes.

Clothing made in other countries is cheaper than clothing made in the U.S.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

According to the article, overseas garment factories are sometimes dangerous because

they are often housed in old buildings.

to keep costs down, some factory owners do not take steps to keep the buildings safe.

there are no laws about workplace safety

the work itself is very risky

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Consider this sentence from page 9: “As she sat at her sewing machine, day after day, earning her meager wage, she became angry—and inspired.” What does meager mean?

valuable

low

generous

surprising

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which detail should NOT be included in a summary of the article?

Kalpona was 14 years old when she started to work in a sweatshop

Today, garment workers around the world often work in dangerous factories.

Kalpona’s first job was to cut the fabric for belt loops.

Kalpona went on to become an activist for workers’ rights.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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